Lonely Rock for the Blind.

"That would be perfect."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded, and then continued.

"By the way, Xingge is a sister-complex sister, so she might not have any expectations of you, but..."

Nekoyashiki Haru smiled as she faced Kita Ikuyo.

"I will always look forward to hearing your voice."

"?!"

Kita Ikuyo opened her eyes wide.

Chapter Sixty-Two: Before the Assessment

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After countless practice sessions, Ichiji Nijika raised her head and looked at everyone.

"...Everyone, that's all for today."

"Huh? Aren't you going to practice a little longer?"

Kita Ikuyo exclaimed in surprise.

"I'm fine with that, we can continue."

Yamada Ryo nodded and said.

"Ah...me too..."

Goto Ichiri raised his hand.

"No, let's stop here for today. The assessment is tomorrow, so I need to get some rest."

"Ichi Nijika said with a smile."

"That's all for today."

After saying that, Ichiji Nijika put down her drumsticks.

"... "

Yamada Ryo narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Everyone can go home now. Get some rest when you get home and don't put too much pressure on yourselves."

Ichi Nijika smiled brightly.

"It'll be alright."

"... "

Yamada Ryo nodded, picked up his bass guitar, and walked outside first.

Kita Ikuyo pursed her lips, nodded, and then walked out of the rehearsal room.

See you tomorrow, everyone.

Exhausted and dizzy, Kita Ikuyo's voice had lost its usual warmth.

"Okay, goodbye, Kita!"

Ichi Nijika waved goodbye.

Kita Ikuyo walked toward the door, but stopped abruptly as she passed Nekoyashiki sitting by the door.

"Senior... how did my practice go today?"

"great."

"…That's good."

Kita Yukiyo smiled gently.

"I will work hard."

“You’re already working hard, so you don’t need to tell me these things anymore. I’m listening.”

Nekoyashiki Haru raised her head.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

"…Um!"

Kita Yuyo nodded vigorously and then walked towards the door.

The rehearsal room was suddenly left with only Ichika Ichiji drinking water, Ichiri Goto packing his things slowly, and Haru Nekoyashiki, who looked like an old man guarding the door.

"Well... then I'll take my leave too..."

Goto Ichiri got up, ready to leave, but was stopped by Ijichi Nijika.

"Wait a minute, Pochi."

"Ugh?"

Goto Ichiri paused for a moment, then turned to look at the smiling Ijichi Nijika.

"Sorry, there's something else I want to talk to you about. Can I stay here a little longer?"

"...Ah, no problem."

Nekoyashiki Haru stood up and walked towards the door.

Click.

The door was closed.

Ijichi Nijika looked helplessly at Nekoyashiki Haru.

"Seriously, it's not like it's something he can't hear... Never mind, Pochi."

"Yes?"

"Um... I'd like to apologize to you first."

"Huh? Why?"

Goto Ichiri was stunned.

Ichi Niji Natsumi put down her water glass.

"Back then, getting you into the band was practically forced. Boqi had no choice but to join because of the atmosphere at the time, didn't he?"

"…I…"

"I've been practicing so hard lately and haven't apologized to you much. I feel a little guilty."

"No...no way! I...I like bands!"

Goto Ichiri quickly said, and Ijichi Nijika raised her eyes.

"That's wonderful..."

Ijichi Nijika stood up and walked to Goto Ichiri.

"Thinking back on it, Poch also said he wanted to form a band, but I never asked him why."

"Yes…"

"But you don't need to tell me."

Ichi Nijika shook her head.

"Everyone's purpose is different, whether it's superficial or profound. These reasons are not inherently superior or inferior, so it's okay if Pochi doesn't tell me."

"... "

"But I want to talk about the reason I formed a band... It's for a pretty big dream... the kind with a slim chance of success, so I might be a little impulsive when it comes to related things... Sorry, Pochi, you might have to accommodate me then."

"... "

"Anyway, I'm really sorry."

Ichi Nijika lowered her head slightly to apologize, then raised her head again.

"Poch, I might have to trouble you even more in the future."

"No...no problem!"

Goto Ichiri shook his head vigorously and said.

"I don't regret joining the band, and I've never blamed you, Hongxia!"

"Thank you so much! Here you go!"

He took a can of cola out of his pocket and put it in Goto Ichiri's hand.

"I'll apologize!"

"Ah! Thank you!"

"Since it's an apology, there's no need to thank me. Well then, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow…"

Goto Ichiri nodded and then walked towards the door.

Click.

As soon as the door closed, Haru Nekoyashiki, who was leaning against the wall, spoke.

"One li."

"Huh? Qing..."

Goto Ichiri was slightly startled, then waited for Nekoyashiki Haru's next words.

"come on."

"... "

Goto Ichiri's blue eyes slowly widened.

"Ok!"